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You always learn a lot more when you lose than when you win
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He who does not know one thing knows another.
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Because he lost his reputation, he lost a kingdom.
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An army of sheep led by a lion can defeat an army of lions led by a sheep
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There is no beauty but the beauty of action.
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Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far.
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Cross the river in a crowd and the crocodile won’t eat you.
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One who causes others misfortune also teaches them wisdom.
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A small house will hold a hundred friends.
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If your cornfield is far from your house, the birds will eat your corn.
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